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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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