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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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