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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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