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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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