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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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