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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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