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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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