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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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