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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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