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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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