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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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