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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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