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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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