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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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