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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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