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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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