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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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