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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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