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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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