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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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