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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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