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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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