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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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