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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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