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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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