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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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