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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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