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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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