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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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