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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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