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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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