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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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