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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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