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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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