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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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