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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important 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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