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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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