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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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