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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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