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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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