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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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