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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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