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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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