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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers 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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