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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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