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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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