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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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