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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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