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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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