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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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