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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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