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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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