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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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