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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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