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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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