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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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