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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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