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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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