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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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