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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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