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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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