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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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