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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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