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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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