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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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