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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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