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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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