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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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