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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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