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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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