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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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