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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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