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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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