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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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