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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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