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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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