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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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