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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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