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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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