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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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