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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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