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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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