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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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