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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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