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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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