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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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