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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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