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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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