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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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