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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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