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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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