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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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