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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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