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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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