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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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