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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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