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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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