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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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