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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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