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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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