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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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