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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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