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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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