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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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