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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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