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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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