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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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