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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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