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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important 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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