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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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