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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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