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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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