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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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