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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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