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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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