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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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