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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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