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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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