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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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