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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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