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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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