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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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