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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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