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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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