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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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