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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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