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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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