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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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