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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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