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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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