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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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