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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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