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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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