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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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