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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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