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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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