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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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