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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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