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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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