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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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