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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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