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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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