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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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