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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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