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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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