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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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