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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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