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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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