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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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