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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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