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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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