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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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