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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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