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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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