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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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