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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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