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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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