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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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