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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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