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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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