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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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