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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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