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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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