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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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