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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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