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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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