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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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