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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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