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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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