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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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