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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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