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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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