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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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