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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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