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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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