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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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