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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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