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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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