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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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