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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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