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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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