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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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