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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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