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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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