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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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