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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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