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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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