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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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