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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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