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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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