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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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