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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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