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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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