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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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