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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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