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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines 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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