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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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