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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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