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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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