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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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