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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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