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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the 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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