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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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