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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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