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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the 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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