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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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