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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key 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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