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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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