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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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