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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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