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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important 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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