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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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