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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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