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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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