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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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