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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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