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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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