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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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