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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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