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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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