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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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