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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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