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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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