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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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