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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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