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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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