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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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