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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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