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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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