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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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