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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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