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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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