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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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