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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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