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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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