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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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