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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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