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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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