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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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