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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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