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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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