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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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