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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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