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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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