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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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