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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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