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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems 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 blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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