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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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