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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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