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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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