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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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