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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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