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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major 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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