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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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