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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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