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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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