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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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