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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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