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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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