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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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