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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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