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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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