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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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