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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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