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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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