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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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