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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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