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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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