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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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