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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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