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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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