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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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