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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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