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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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