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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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