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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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