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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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