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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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