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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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