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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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