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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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