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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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