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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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