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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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