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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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