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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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