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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers 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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