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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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