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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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