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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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