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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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