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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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