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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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