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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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