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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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