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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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