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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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