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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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