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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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