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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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