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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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