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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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