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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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