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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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