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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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