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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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