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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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