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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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