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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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