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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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