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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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