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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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