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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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