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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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