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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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