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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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