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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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