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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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