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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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