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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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