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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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