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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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