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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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