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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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