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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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