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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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