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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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