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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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