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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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