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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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