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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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