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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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