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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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