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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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