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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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