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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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