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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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