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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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