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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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