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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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