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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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