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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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