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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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