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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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