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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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