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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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