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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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