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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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