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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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