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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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