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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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