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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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