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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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