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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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