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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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