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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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