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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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