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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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