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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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