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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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