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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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