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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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