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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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