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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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