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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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