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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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