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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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