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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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