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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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