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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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