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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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