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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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