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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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