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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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