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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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