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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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