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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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