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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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