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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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