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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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