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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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