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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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