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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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