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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches 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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