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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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