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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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