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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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