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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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