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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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