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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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