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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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