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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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