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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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