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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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