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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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