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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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