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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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