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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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