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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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