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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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