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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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