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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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