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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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