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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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