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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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