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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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