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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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