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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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