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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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