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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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