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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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