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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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