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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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