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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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