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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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