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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the 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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