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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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