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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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