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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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