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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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