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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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