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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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