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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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