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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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