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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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