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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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