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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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