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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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