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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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