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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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