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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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