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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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