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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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