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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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