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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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