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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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