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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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