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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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