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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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