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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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