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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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