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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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