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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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