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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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