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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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