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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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