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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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