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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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