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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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