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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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