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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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