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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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