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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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