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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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