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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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