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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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