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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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