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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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