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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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