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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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