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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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