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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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