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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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