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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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