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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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