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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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