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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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