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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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