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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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