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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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