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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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