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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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