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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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