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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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