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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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