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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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