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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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