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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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