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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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