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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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