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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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