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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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