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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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