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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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