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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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