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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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