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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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