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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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