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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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