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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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