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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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