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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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