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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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