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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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