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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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