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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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