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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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