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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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