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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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