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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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