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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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