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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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