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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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