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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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