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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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