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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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