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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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