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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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