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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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