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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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