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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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