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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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